Are You a Candidate for Cosmetic Surgery?

decision to cosmetic surgery is very personal and involves many aspects to consider before going under the knife. Whether the procedure is considered the procedure of facial or body plastic surgical procedure, your expectations should be realistic before going further. Plastic surgery can be one of the most rewarding decisions when the patient is properly informed, in good health and has a good relationship with your plastic surgeon.

Here are some steps to follow when considering cosmetic plastic surgery:

• Health - Your overall health should be good. If there are any questions regarding prior medical condition, or have a family history, including complications from anesthesia, you should consult with your GP first. Patients using hormone replacement therapy should consult their doctor before any surgical procedure that involves the use of general anesthesia, due to an increased risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis). Many cosmetic plastic surgical procedures are performed under local anesthesia, which reduces the risk for patients concerned about the use of general anesthesia.
  
  
• tobacco use - You should stop any and all tobacco use at least 2 or 3 weeks before any surgical procedure and continued to abstain from any tobacco use and after each surgical procedure. Tobacco use has been proven to prevent the body's ability to heal. Of course, eventually it will heal, but it will be seriously delayed and may even cause the cuts to be more visible when not treated. In many cases, patients who continue to use tobacco products before and after surgical procedures have delayed healing, prolonged bruising, and even an increased risk for infection. This rule includes second-hand tobacco use. Patients who have recovered in the presence of other tobacco users show exactly the same symptoms as those who have first-hand tobacco users. If you are honest with your surgeon in relation to tobacco products, he will "see" the truth during recovery.
  
  
• weight - Patients who want to have a tummy tuck or liposuction to lose weight are disappointed. None of these procedures to help with weight loss, but body paint. If you want to shed a few pounds and are considering facial procedures, you should do before the surgery. Weight loss after facelift can ruin a good result in many cases.
  
  
• mental stability - Patients should take a close and honest look at their mental stability before plastic surgery. Are you going through a divorce? Have you recently had a life changing event? Plastic surgery is a tool to use to get your boyfriend back, or will help you get that job promotion. The decision to cosmetic procedures can help boost self-esteem, confidence, and should be your decision. You should not have cosmetic surgery to please someone else.
  
  
• Choose the right surgeon for you - The aesthetic world is full of phonies. Our media is full of plastic surgery-gone-wrong story due to the increasing number of unqualified surgeons performing cosmetic procedures. Finding a qualified plastic surgeon is easy when you use two major assets: American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery . Both of these organizations require their members have the right board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition, members must adhere to strict codes of ethics and meet continuing medical education requirements. A good rule of thumb advice would be to select three qualified plastic surgeons and consult with all three before making a selection schedule the surgery. Do not choose your surgeon based on price, less is always longer.

cosmetic plastic surgery is one of the fastest growing industries because of the many benefits and rewards, if you have to offer any reconstructive plastic surgery or minor touch-up back. Your way to plastic surgery can be very positive as long as you're ready for the recovery process is necessary for a great result. Make sure you have a good relationship with your surgeon and feel comfortable with the surgeon, the staff as it will rely on him before, during and after surgery.